Rita R. Baxter Obituary
The memory of Rita R. Baxter of Ray, Ohio, born in Chillicothe, Ohio, who passed away on November 4, 2024 at the age of 72, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita R. Baxter to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Floyd Sayre and Myrtle Staffan Sayre; and her sister Betty Lou Sayre. She is survived by: her children, Michael Baxter (Cornelia) of Ray, Michele Elliott (Robert Lee) of Ray, Jeremy Baxter (Sherrie) of Ray and Billie DuBois (Barney) of Chillicothe; her grandchildren, Christopher Hoffman, Sharon McKenna, Stacey McKenna, Tamara McKenna, Christopher Trent, Cortney Kincaid, Kayla McMillen, Madison Baxter, Coleton Baxter, Emma Specht, Jacob Specht, Jerilynn DuBois and Madilynn DuBois; her siblings, Patsy Osborne (Gary) of Londonderry, Vicky Weese (Dan) of Londonderry, Karen Copenhaver of Kingston, Becky Blaney (Jim) of Marion, Dan Sayre of Londonderry and Tim Sayre (Sheila) of Chillicothe; her brother-in-law Dan Baxter (Diana) of Jackson; her nephews, John and Brian Baxter; and her niece Marsha. She is also survived by 8 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 8th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Ware Funeral Home (121 W 2nd St, Chillicothe, OH 45601). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 9th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
She was selfless in her actions and always wanted to help and be there for others, Memorial contributions can be made to the Richmond Dale Church of God Building Fund, 345 Market St., Richmond Dale, OH 45673.
